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Mother's Day Gift Guide : Part 2

Shannon Miller is the Most Decorated American Gymnast in US history. She has received seven Olympic medals and nine World Championship medals. After retiring from her Olympic career, she attended the University of Houston where she earned degrees in marketing and entrepreneurship. She later went on to attend Boston College’s Law School, where she received her law degree. She later founded Shannon Miller Lifestyle, a company focused on helping women make their personal health a priority. She also launched a line of gymnastic matting and leotards.

“As an athlete, my health was critical to my career,” says Shannon Miller. “I needed to fuel my body for success in competition. Juice Plus+ was part of my training regimen and it continues to be a critical part of my health regimen. I am so proud to partner with Juice Plus+ as they continue to make a true difference in the health and wellness of my whole family.”

Shannon is working with Juice Plus+, and the One Simple Change (Online) Community, to help families improve their lifelong health & wellness via simple lifestyle changes. She is also a mother that not only uses Juice Plus+ Products herself, she also fuels her families health with Juice Plus+ as well. What does Shannon Miller's story have to do with Mother's Day? We love and care for our mothers, which means we want to help them with their health when we can, and are able. Juice Plus+ is a simple way to ensure the Mom's in your life are getting healthy, balanced, whole food nutrition; bridging the gaps in their diet and health. Won't (well intentioned) Health Gifts result in me getting slapped?!?While many mother's will be grateful someone cares enough to think about their health (and recognize the good intentions), many have mom's/wives that would misconstrue this type of gift as an insult. If you are lucky enough to have a mum you can lovingly give Juice Plus+ without her disowning you, get at it! For those that are not so lucky, here are some ideas/Ways to Gift Health, hopefully avoiding the slap:➤ Test the Waters: If you have time, try to bring up Health Gifts, like Juice Plus+, before giving them. If mom seems open to the idea, you are in the clear. If mom seems "defensive", or uninterested, try chatting up the benefits of Whole Food Nutrition from Juice Plus+, or any other health product you are considering giving as a gift. (No point getting a woman, young or old, something they have no interest in; waste of time, and/or money.)➤ Consider Packaging:➣ Try a thoughtful card... "Mother's Day is about spotlighting you, Mom. It is a day to let you know how much I love you; how much I care for you; how much I appreciate all you have done. I can never repay you, but I can show you my love, care, and appreciation, and hope to do so with this thoughtful gift; Here's to your Happiness & Health! Much Love, <enter name>. HINT: I am trying to make you immortal... 😉"➣More ideas to come.

Health & Happiness : for Mom and Baby.

"I recommended Juice Plus+ simply because I believed that better nutrition would lead to healthier mothers and newborns. Now I recommend Juice Plus+ because I know it's true." ~ Dr. Doug Odom, practicing OB/GYN and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical School.

"I was extremely impressed with Juice Plus+ and incorporated it into my personal life and medical practice with outstanding results. Today, I continue to educate as many people as I can about the preventative and healing benefits of whole-food nutrition and a healthy lifestyle supported by Juice Plus+." ~ Dr. Corcoran, board-certified fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Lancaster City and County Medical Society, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, and a delegate to the PA Medical Society.

“It's never too late to improve your DNA health.” Dr. Richard Boronow, Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, encourages patients to add Juice Plus+® to their diets for cell health. He explains, “Every cell in your body will know there's a difference even if you don't feel different.”

A Book - not a gift card for a kindle book, a real-life book! ...Unless, of course, you are 100% sure they will not read a physical book. - If you know what the Mother you are buying for likes to read, grab what is tried & true. - I suggest an easy reading book on Meditation, Motherhood, and/or Yoga; a book that has all 3 would be fantastic!

(Travel) Shake Cup (shaker ball preferable), and a Water Bottle. I recommend buying Travel Mugs/Cups from companies like MiiR, and Life is Good. These are companies that Give Back. ...AKA Pay It Forward. AKA Donate.

Tower Garden, a vertical, aeroponic growing system, allows you to grow up to 20 vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers in less than three square feet—indoors or out. So it’s the perfect companion in your journey toward healthy living.

Using aeroponics—the same technology NASA uses—Tower Garden grows plants with only water and nutrients rather than dirt. Research has found aeroponic systems grow plants three times faster and produce 30% greater yields on average, and use 90% Less Water than traditional soil growing. That means you’ll be enjoying abundant, nutritious harvests just weeks after planting, and help the environment at the same time - without all the bug issues that come with soil. Learn More Here.Or, go the Gift Basket Route. Both are WONDERFUL Mother's Day Gift Ideas!➣ Gardening for Health, Gift Basket:
Basket Ideas: Plant Pot, Gardening Basket/Bag, Apple Baskets, Sun/Gardening Hat (slip upside down and out fillers in: see my Baseball Cap Gift Basket), Watering Can, Baskets meant for outdoor use, Metal Bucket, Tub, Tote.Basket Fillers:

A few final thoughts...All links I have shared for products (that I do not design/make, or work with) bring you to companies that:
A) Give Back/Donate
B) Are Environmentally Friendly
C) Are Not a Company; is a Craftsperson/Artist
D) Fair Trade
E) Combination Of, or All Of, the Above

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